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TIL There are around 300 petroglyph sites on the British Columbia coast, with concentrations on Gabriola Island. Only fewer than 30 can be dated and erosion means it is unlikely ancient carvings would be preserved. The Snuneymuxw request no photographs or rubbings be taken of the petroglyphs

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